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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business.
The Programmatic Ad Operations team within Business Operations & Services is a close-knit, fast-paced team tasked with executing all programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals domestically and globally. The Programmatic Sales Operations Campaign Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of a programmatic deal. This involves deal creation, revisions and ensuring digital assets remain in-spec throughout the entirety of the flight.
The Programmatic Sales Operations team works side-by-side with the planning and sales team to ensure that advertising campaigns run smoothly and exceed client expectations. We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically savvy, problem solver with superior customer service skills and leadership qualities to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct live troubleshooting calls with clients to provide spec resolution
- Lead on Political workflow to ensure creatives are properly reviewed and deals are functioning as intended
- Attend weekly Local POD meetings to ensure sales, planning, and operations are in lockstep
- Setup regularly cadenced reporting to identify trends amongst creative failures within various ad distributors/ DSPs
- Must seek to gain knowledge within the Programmatic ecosystem to better support our internal and external partners
- Ensuring media is delivered to published specifications and lead time
- Direct interaction with Programmatic Sales Team and Clients to ensure campaign fulfillment
- Functional knowledge on trafficking programmatic deals in FreeWheel, OperativeOne and Google Ad Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
- 2+ years of experience in Sales Operations
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent client relationship & interpersonal skills
- Prior experience trafficking in an ad server (Google Ad Manager, FreeWheel)
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising
- Fluency in the language of digital media: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, etc.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must be organized and detail oriented with great attention to accuracy
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Desire to work in the entertainment media industry, which requires availability during weekends for Political coverage
- Must be 18 years or older
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal’s Advertising Platforms & Operations team is responsible for the product development, project management, and day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal’s full advertising technology suite. The division services both internal and external customers in support of NBCUniversal’s $8B annual advertising business.
The Programmatic Ad Operations team within Business Operations & Services is a close-knit, fast-paced team tasked with executing all programmatic guaranteed and private marketplace deals domestically and globally. The Programmatic Sales Operations Campaign Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of a programmatic deal. This involves deal creation, revisions and ensuring digital assets remain in-spec throughout the entirety of the flight.
The Programmatic Sales Operations team works side-by-side with the planning and sales team to ensure that advertising campaigns run smoothly and exceed client expectations. We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically savvy, problem solver with superior customer service skills and leadership qualities to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct live troubleshooting calls with clients to provide spec resolution
- Lead on Political workflow to ensure creatives are properly reviewed and deals are functioning as intended
- Attend weekly Local POD meetings to ensure sales, planning, and operations are in lockstep
- Setup regularly cadenced reporting to identify trends amongst creative failures within various ad distributors/ DSPs
- Must seek to gain knowledge within the Programmatic ecosystem to better support our internal and external partners
- Ensuring media is delivered to published specifications and lead time
- Direct interaction with Programmatic Sales Team and Clients to ensure campaign fulfillment
- Functional knowledge on trafficking programmatic deals in FreeWheel, OperativeOne and Google Ad Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
- 2+ years of experience in Sales Operations
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising
Desired Characteristics
- Excellent client relationship & interpersonal skills
- Prior experience trafficking in an ad server (Google Ad Manager, FreeWheel)
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising
- Fluency in the language of digital media: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, etc.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Keen problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Strong verbal/written communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Must be organized and detail oriented with great attention to accuracy
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Desire to work in the entertainment media industry, which requires availability during weekends for Political coverage
- Must be 18 years or older
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Investment & Asset Management
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ad operations manager jobs.
- Experience trafficking campaigns in a major ad server such as Google Ad Manager or FreeWheel
- Familiarity with programmatic platforms including DSPs, SSPs, and audience targeting tools
- Ability to QA creative assets and troubleshoot tracking tag discrepancies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and campaign reconciliation
- Understanding of digital advertising metrics including impressions, CTR, viewability, and CPM
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field
Tips for Your Ad Operations Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to ad tech stacks
List every ad server, DSP, and SSP you've worked in by name. Hiring managers scan for tools like specific platform acronyms before reading anything else, so burying them in a summary paragraph costs you interviews you should be getting.
Show campaign trafficking volume, not just titles
Describe the scale you've managed: how many campaigns you trafficked weekly, the number of creative assets you QA'd, or the size of the accounts you supported. Volume signals operational capacity in a way job titles alone don't.
Target postings that name your strongest platform
Filter openings by the ad server or DSP you know best. Roles built around a platform you already use deeply are faster to get and easier to perform well in from day one, which matters for contract and temp-to-hire listings especially.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ad operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a live trafficking or QA exercise
Many ad ops interviews include a practical test: reviewing a flawed tag, spotting a discrepancy in a campaign report, or walking through how you'd set up a line item. Practice narrating your troubleshooting process out loud, not just solving it silently.
Negotiate against market rate, not your last salary
Ad ops compensation varies sharply between publisher-side and agency-side roles even at the same title. Research what the specific employer type pays for your seniority level before your first conversation so you're negotiating from the right baseline.
Ad Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ad operations managers?
The most active employers for ad operations managers right now are State of Florida, Uber, and Amazon, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Media companies, ad tech platforms, and large digital agencies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many ad operations manager jobs are remote?
About 94% of ad operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how workflow-heavy the role is in distributed media and ad tech environments. Programmatic and trafficking-focused positions tend to have the highest remote share, while publisher-side roles with direct sales team coordination are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become an ad operations manager?
Most ad operations managers start in a coordinator or specialist role handling campaign trafficking, tag implementation, and creative QA. From there, you build fluency in ad servers and reporting tools, take on larger account responsibilities, and eventually manage workflows or junior team members. Certifications from major ad platforms strengthen your candidacy, and consistent exposure to programmatic buying and analytics accelerates the path to manager-level roles.
Can you get hired as an ad operations manager with little experience?
Entry-level ad ops roles are realistic targets if you can demonstrate hands-on familiarity with any major ad server or trafficking workflow, even from an internship, freelance project, or self-directed course. Focus on postings that say coordinator, associate, or specialist, build your tag and reporting fundamentals, and treat the first role as your proof of concept before moving into a manager title.
What does the ad operations manager interview process look like?
Most ad ops interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or hiring manager screen covering your platform experience and past campaign scale. A second round often includes a practical exercise, such as reviewing a campaign setup for errors or walking through how you'd resolve a discrepancy. Final rounds may involve meeting cross-functional partners from sales or account management to assess how you collaborate under deadline pressure.
Where can I find and apply to ad operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to ad operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and platform background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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